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Frequently Asked Questions
Des Moines uses a height-based permit system. Chain link and wire fences 4 feet or under, and all other fences 3 feet or under, don't need a permit. Anything taller requires a fence permit from your local planning and development office. The city's residential fence guide maps out the full process clearly. Permit applications are something we handle on every Des Moines build. Get in touch with your local Superior Fence & Rail team and we'll check your height and zone, file what's needed, and keep things moving.
Yes, Des Moines explicitly requires the decorative or finished side of all residential fences to face outward toward the neighbor and the street. This "good neighbor" rule is enforced citywide. Fences also can't be placed in the public right-of-way, and all fences must be built on or within your property line. One more thing: deteriorated or leaning fences can trigger code enforcement action, so ongoing maintenance matters as much as the initial installation. Our crews build fences that hold up over time, and that start compliant from day one.
Iowa's frost line in the Des Moines area is approximately 42 inches, meaning posts need to go below that depth to stay stable through freeze-thaw cycles. Des Moines's soil is predominantly loam over clay, which holds moisture well and expands during freezing, concrete-set posts are strongly recommended over tamped gravel for this reason. Posts that are too shallow gradually push upward and out of plumb through Iowa's winters, particularly in low-lying areas near the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Our crews set every post to the appropriate depth and use concrete footings on every build.
Properties near the Des Moines River, Raccoon River, and Saylorville Lake may fall within designated flood zones where fence installation requires additional permits and designs that allow floodwater to pass through. The Raccoon River crested 28 feet above normal during the 1993 flood, and many properties in the Des Moines metro remain in designated flood zones today. Checking your property's flood zone status before planning any fence near these waterways is essential. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can help you navigate the process once you know your property's status.
Iowa has one of the strongest partition fence laws in the country, neighbors can legally compel each other to share fence costs along a common boundary. If you're considering a shared boundary fence, documenting your discussions in writing is a smart first step. Iowa Code Chapter 359A governs this process, and if a neighbor refuses to cooperate, county-appointed fence viewers can be called in to settle the dispute. A fence that has been used as an accepted boundary for 10 or more years can also legally establish the property line under Iowa's boundary by acquiescence law. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can share what we've seen work well in these situations throughout the Des Moines area.
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A fence in central Iowa has a harder job than most people realize. It sits out there through January ice storms, August humidity, and wind that comes across open ground with nothing to slow it down. Superior Fence & Rail builds for exactly that.
We’re a fence company in Des Moines that still does business the old way. Someone answers when you call. Your questions get real answers, even the awkward ones about cost. And the fence itself? Quality materials, set by people who’ve done this hundreds of times. No hard sell at any point. We’d rather earn the job than pressure you into it.
Fence Company Near Me in Des Moines
Our crews are working all over the metro on any given week. Beaverdale one day, where the brick foursquares usually call for cedar. Ankeny the next, where newer subdivisions tend to want vinyl. We’re in Sherman Hill and the East Village, out by Drake, down through Waveland Park and South of Grand. The suburbs keep us busy too. West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Altoona, Norwalk. Drive almost any direction from downtown and you’ll pass fences we built. Some of them have been standing through Iowa winters for years now.
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Plenty of fences around here were set by whoever had a free weekend and a post hole digger. They lean within a few winters. Iowa’s freeze and thaw cycle pushes shallow posts right out of the clay, which is why our crews dig below the frost line and set every post to hold.
Experience shows up in the small stuff. As a fence contractor in Des Moines, we know which suburbs have HOA covenants that dictate fence height and color, how city permitting works, and what historic districts like Sherman Hill expect before you change anything visible from the street. Our installers are trained on our process, not subcontracted strangers, so the fence we build in Johnston looks and performs like the one we built across town.
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The process starts in your yard, not over the phone. We come out, walk the property line with you, take real measurements, and talk through how you actually use the space. Kids, dogs, a pool, a neighbor’s floodlight you’d rather not see. From there you get a clear estimate and a recommendation on material and style together, because the right answer depends on both. We keep materials in stock locally, so once you’re on the schedule, we’re not waiting weeks on a supplier to ship posts. Then we build it.
Des Moines Fence Installation
Nobody wants a fence project that drags on with a half-dug yard and no word from the crew on a timeline. Before install day, we’ve already reviewed your site, confirmed the layout, and loaded materials. You’ll know when we’re coming and roughly how long it will take. Many residential projects wrap up in a single day.
The crew that shows up has been here before, so to speak. They follow the same fence installation steps on every job, and they’re careful around your hostas and your sprinkler heads because tearing up a yard to build a fence defeats the point. Cleanup happens before anyone leaves. No scrap piles, no dirt mounds, no mystery hardware left in the grass for your mower to find in June.
Des Moines Fence Financing
A good fence is a real investment, and we’d rather you not put it off for years waiting on the budget to line up. Our fence financing options let you spread the cost over time with payment plans that fit different situations. Checking what you qualify for is quick and low pressure, and it works for residential and commercial projects alike.
Des Moines Fencing Options
Vinyl has become the go-to in HOA neighborhoods around Ankeny and West Des Moines for a reason. You never stain it. The color holds. Humidity that warps cheaper materials doesn’t bother it. Cedar tells a different story in the older parts of town. A natural wood fence just looks right next to a 1920s Beaverdale home, and cedar has a real advantage over standard pine in our climate because pine soaks up Iowa’s wet summers and starts rotting from the bottom rail up. Cedar resists it.
That’s not the whole menu. We also install aluminum, which works well around pools since it meets safety needs without blocking your view of the water. Chain link handles dog runs and big lots on a budget. Steel and commercial fencing cover business properties, and Trex composite gives you privacy with almost zero upkeep. Browse our fence styles to compare materials side by side and see what fits your yard.
Available Fence Types:
- Vinyl Fencing
- Wood Fencing
- Aluminum Fencing
- Steel Fencing
- Chain Link Fencing
- Cedar Fencing
- Trex Fencing
- Commercial Fence
Superior Fence & Rail Wants to Be Your Des Moines Fence Installation Contractor
Century-old neighborhoods with sidewalk easements. Brand-new subdivisions where the HOA reviews every fence drawing before a single post goes in. Commercial lots off Merle Hay. We’ve built in all of them, and each one taught us something about working in this metro. That knowledge is yours when you hire us. So is a team that keeps you in the loop from quote to final walkthrough and stands behind the finished fence. When you’re ready, contact our Des Moines team for a free estimate, or just call the local office and talk it through with a person first.
FENCE NEWS

Is a Permit Needed Before You Hire a Des Moines Fence Company?
November 27, 2023
If you plan to hire a fencing company in Des Moines, IA, it pays to learn about permitting. Here’s what you need to know about permits for fence projects.

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations
November 03, 2017
Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries. Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Fence Permits
October 24, 2017
Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries. Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.











